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Subject:Old writing- Asian? Greek?
Posted By: Hiram Sun, Sep 18, 2011 IP: 69.115.135.210
heres another piece I own- Ivory Urn/Vase with this writing on the bottom. Can anyone tell me what type of writing this is?



Subject:Re: Old writing- Asian? Greek?
Posted By: mikeoz Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Upside down.

Chinese - Qian Long

But from the style, almost certainly apocryphal - not of the period.

Subject:Re: Old writing- Asian? Greek?
Posted By: Bill H Mon, Sep 19, 2011
When rotated 180 degrees, your two Chinese characters in seal-carving script read in Mandarin as Qianlong, which was the Chinese Qing Dynasty reign from 1736-1795. Among other reasons, since Qianlong reign marks were highly regulated during the period, there is no possibility of this being an authentic period piece.

Good luck,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Old writing- Asian? Greek?
Posted By: Hiram Tue, Sep 20, 2011
Thank you very much

Besides the highly regulated marks during that time, what would be the other reasons this would not be an authentic period piece. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Subject:Re: Re: Old writing- Asian? Greek?
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Sep 21, 2011
Sloppy carving of the zhuanshu characters and the apparent presence of lacquer on the piece are clues for me. Also the tusk is plugged here at the base with a piece that lacks matching circular grain, whereas most good carvers try to mask the presence of such plugs.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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